Memorial Sloan Kettering

October 2017 Newsletter

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Although generosity knows no season, this is
historically the time that most people give and
receive. More than half of charities receive the
majority of their contributions between October
and December, according to GuideStar's survey.
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Reflecting on the Future | Fall 2017
4 Giving Options Made Easy This Season
Now Is the Time
Why Your Year-End Support Is Important
Year-end giving not only helps MSK finish the year
strong and plan for the future with confidence, but it
also benefits you. Your gift before the end of the year
helps maximize your tax savings. Consider the following
ways to provide support to MSK:
You can itemize and deduct the amount you're
donating, resulting in lower taxable income. If you
are unsure whether your gift is tax-deductible,
contact your financial advisor.
If you give MSK securities or property that
you have owned for more than a year that has
increased in value, you pay no capital gains
tax on the transaction and are entitled to a
charitable deduction for its full fair market value.
In exchange for your gift of cash, securities, or
other assets, you or someone else you choose
can receive income for life.
When you sell property that has decreased in
value from its original price and then donate
the cash to MSK, you can reduce your taxable
estate and support our research and care.
GET AN IMMEDIATE TAX BENEFIT
ELIMINATE CAPITAL GAINS TAXES
RECEIVE LIFETIME INCOME
REDUCE YOUR TAXABLE ESTATE
Need Help? Contact our Planned Giving staff at 800-688-1827 for more tax-savvy gift ideas you can use at year-end.